This private reference site is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record for those services.
Official Johnston County Contacts
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is at 2875 US HWY 70 BUS E, Smithfield, NC 27577. Administrative and arrest-report calls go to 919-989-5010; non-emergency calls go to 919-989-5000. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Johnston County Detention Center is at 2879 US-70 BUS EAST and its detention line is 919-989-5040. Choose the office that matches the request.
- For a booking photo or arrest record, use the request steps on the county hub or call JCSO records.
- For charge, bond, and case questions, contact the jail or Johnston County Clerk at 919-209-5400.
- For a release question, the detention FAQ directs callers to the criminal magistrate at 919-209-5463.
- For recent custody, use the official JCSO inmate roster or detention line.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Offender Search.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the separate BOP or ICE locator.